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Tributes flow in for deceased F1 champion Niki Lauda

Published on 21 May 2019 10:21
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By: Fergal Walsh

Members of the motorsport community around the world have paid tribute to Niki Lauda this morning, who sadly passed away aged 70.

Friends and well-wishers took to social media to remember the three-time Formula 1 world champion.

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I’ll miss you mate.?
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— Mark Webber (@AussieGrit) ___Escaped_link_673f2530664fd___

Dear Niki... pic.twitter.com/nsJk2z1qAM
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) ___Escaped_link_673f2530664ff___

❤ Niki, 1949 - 2019 pic.twitter.com/tMPi7s2ODE
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) ___Escaped_link_673f253066501___

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Rest in peace to an #F1 legend that I was lucky enough to call a friend. A very sad day for the entire motorsport community. All at @redbullracing share their thoughts with Niki’s family and friends at this time. Godspeed Niki.

A post shared by Christian Horner (@christianhornerofficial) on May 20, 2019 at 11:39pm PDT

Very sad to hear the news this morning about Niki Lauda. He was a great character around the place we work. RIP ___Escaped_link_673f253066509___
— Paul Di Resta (@PaulDiResta) ___Escaped_link_673f25306650a___

Shocking and sad news this morning. RIP Niki ? pic.twitter.com/2bnNdgKzMs
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) ___Escaped_link_673f25306650c___

A champion. A legend. A friend.

Ruhe in Frieden Niki. pic.twitter.com/dZ7CJmi5nC
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) ___Escaped_link_673f25306650e___

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An icon, inspiration, and legend has left us. RIP Niki Lauda.

A post shared by Scuderia Toro Rosso (@tororosso) on May 20, 2019 at 10:59pm PDT

Very sad day.
Rest in peace Legend. ? pic.twitter.com/aN5w32MAe5
— Charles Leclerc (@Charles_Leclerc) ___Escaped_link_673f253066517___

R.I.P Niki Lauda
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— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) ___Escaped_link_673f25306651c___

The FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MÉXICO family is absolutely devastated after the news of Niki Lauda’s passing.
Not only was Niki a ___Escaped_link_673f25306651d___ legend, but a true friend of the #F1ESTA.
He will be truly missed.
Our condolences to his loved ones #RIPNikiLauda pic.twitter.com/ykm3Cakxai
— Mexico Grand Prix ?? (@mexicogp) ___Escaped_link_673f253066521___

Can't find the words.. a special person has passed away. ?
Rest in Peace, Niki! pic.twitter.com/qDbPCqL4tf
— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) ___Escaped_link_673f253066523___

#RIP #nikilauda ??? pic.twitter.com/Pu2lZOlHu2
— Marco Andretti (@MarcoAndretti) ___Escaped_link_673f253066527___

Everyone at Ferrari is deeply saddened at the news of the death of our dear friend Niki Lauda. He won two of his three world championships with us and will always be in our hearts and in those of all Ferrari fans. Our sincere condolences go to all his family and friends.#CiaoNiki pic.twitter.com/mbzZBNZiRZ
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) ___Escaped_link_673f25306652a___

All at McLaren are deeply saddened to learn that our friend, colleague and 1984 Formula 1 World Champion, Niki Lauda, has passed away. Niki will forever be in our hearts and enshrined in our history. ___Escaped_link_673f25306652b___ pic.twitter.com/Ndd9ZEfm6B
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) ___Escaped_link_673f25306652d___

A life truly lived.

Niki Lauda, 1949-2019 pic.twitter.com/75pilo44cp
— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) ___Escaped_link_673f25306652f___

Niki, you were a true legend and a wonderful man!

May you rest in peace ❤️ pic.twitter.com/JiPFnhUKBN
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) ___Escaped_link_673f253066531___

Niki Lauda was a hero of motor sport, who inspired me in my youth. He is a milestone in the history of @F1 . All my thoughts go out to his family, friends and @MercedesAMGF1 team.#NikiLauda #F1 pic.twitter.com/aAoIVwexZU
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) ___Escaped_link_673f253066537___

Rest In Peace Niki we will all miss you legend ?!
All my thoughts to his family... pic.twitter.com/Cd6gdPUx9y
— Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) ___Escaped_link_673f253066539___

Very saddened to hear that Niki Lauda has passed away. One of the last proper heroes of our sport, a true gentleman, and a great human. RIP // Muy triste por el fallecimiento de Niki Lauda. Uno de los auténticos héroes de nuestro deporte, todo un señor y una gran persona. DEP pic.twitter.com/GZjI6yG5A8
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) ___Escaped_link_673f25306653b___

RIP Niki ??#legend pic.twitter.com/E2dM5emEYU
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) ___Escaped_link_673f25306653e___

We’ll miss you, Niki ❤️ #Legend pic.twitter.com/TkyzQezZ0A
— Alfa Romeo Racing (@alfaromeoracing) ___Escaped_link_673f253066541___

Shocked by the loss of Niki Lauda. He was a true legend in our sport and someone I had great respect for. May he rest in peace #RIPNiki pic.twitter.com/NCCduqNQuU
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) ___Escaped_link_673f253066544___

A true great of the sport both in and out of the car. RIP Niki.

The thoughts of everyone at Williams are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/PFRzFy27KE
— ROKiT WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) ___Escaped_link_673f253066546___

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye today. Not many have embodied our sport like you, with such courage and passion. You are an inspiration, a true great, a legend. Thank you Niki. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/qZY7wcxf4l
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) ___Escaped_link_673f253066548___

Niki, you were an inspiration to us all - not just those in the F1 paddock, but across the motorsport world and beyond. Rest in peace, legend. pic.twitter.com/9GpDUhD0H6
— SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) ___Escaped_link_673f25306654a___

Remembering an icon of our sport. Thanks Niki for all you did for Formula 1.

Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/MOijnShrNy
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) ___Escaped_link_673f25306654c___